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Through one round of the Players Championship, Rory McIlroy has an uphill battle ahead to successfully repeat as champion.
McIlroy shot an even-par 72 and sits in a tie for 85th place after wrapping up play Thursday.
The atmosphere at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, was a bit surreal.
Numerous sports leagues across the country have suspended play due to COVID-19. PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan announced the tournament would continue as scheduled but go on without any fans in attendance as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.